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Macroeconomics
Posted 5 months ago

Which of the following mathematical statements must be true if a firm is maximizing profit?

Choose 1 answer:
(A) P<AVC(Q)P<A V C(Q)
(B) P=ATC(Q)P=A T C(Q)
(C) MR(Q)=ATC(Q)M R(Q)=A T C(Q)
(D) MR(Q)=MC(Q)M R(Q)=M C(Q)
(ㄷ) MC(Q)=ATC(Q)M C(Q)=A T C(Q)
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Solution
a
Profit Maximization Rule: A firm maximizes profit by producing the quantity of output where marginal revenue (MR) equals marginal cost (MC)
b
Mathematical Expression: The condition for profit maximization in a perfectly competitive market is MR(Q)=MC(Q)MR(Q) = MC(Q)
Answer
D: MR(Q)=MC(Q)MR(Q) = MC(Q)
Key Concept
Profit Maximization in Competitive Markets
Explanation
A firm maximizes profit by producing at the quantity where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, which is represented by the equation MR(Q)=MC(Q)MR(Q) = MC(Q). This is the fundamental condition for profit maximization in competitive markets.

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